A unique opening from former JETAANY President Yvonne Thurman-Dogruer who is the Director of Administration for the Brookings Institute in DC.

I am currently searching for a temp development coordinator at the Global Economy and Development program at Brookings in Washington DC. If interested, please email me by Thursday September 27!

Development Coordinator (temporary)

This will be a three-month appointment, starting in early October, with an option to renew or go to perm.

Education/Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree required. Minimum three years coordination and administrative experience required, preferably in a fundraising function within an international, non-profit organization. Familiarity with research-oriented work environments preferred. Interest in international economics, international development policy, and poverty issues also preferred.

Knowledge/Skills Requirements:

Excellent interpersonal, organizational, administrative, and communication skills, required. Strong writing capabilities, including exceptional grammar, spelling, proofreading, and editing skills. Must be able to coordinate a variety of tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, and consistently follow-up on details. Must be highly attentive to detail, discreet, and dependable. Proficiency in Microsoft (MS) Office Suite, including database and spreadsheet skills in MS Excel, required. Must be able to exercise good judgment, take initiative, function independently, and work in close cooperation with others. Knowledge of or prior experience with with Raiser’s Edge preferred. Must be currently authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.